Good Morning, Question for you :)
Added 2024-12-17 12:54:17 +0000 UTCCoffee photo of the day!
I’m thankful for another day and opportunity and of course coffee 😛☕️ I hope you all have an amazing day today.
Also I have a random question. Some of you guys may have knowledge about. As you all know I’m always freezing. I bundle up and turn on the heater but sometimes I’m still cold. We have a not new house at this point, almost ten years old. It has a crawlspace that has a thin piece of plastic and some standard insulation.
I looked up crawlspace encapsulation and got a quote. Some forums say it’s worth it, others say it’s not. Then you want to find the right contractor of course. Do you all have any experience with this? I doubt we’d make money back with energy savings but in terms of keeping the house warmer it may be worth it. We don’t plan on moving any time soon. What do you think?
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Insulate underneath your floor, install a vapor barrier, have a pressure test done on the interior (it identifies air leaks around doors, windows, wall outlets, etc, and look at how much attic insulation you have. You need to be warm so you can enjoy your coffee in the nude!
MarkinTN
2024-12-19 03:22:14 +0000 UTCWhat a wonderful sight to wake up to! Sorry, I don't know anything about heating and cooling.
The Gent Perv
2024-12-17 22:52:46 +0000 UTCI live in Paris
jjm
2024-12-17 18:52:07 +0000 UTCRadiant heating may be something else to consider.
Scott Baker
2024-12-17 18:41:17 +0000 UTCAlso you can get really good gains by ensuring all your windows are sealed properly, attic insulation is good, and install insulation in your outlet to block drafts.
Derek Gilboe
2024-12-17 18:25:37 +0000 UTCIt depends on the insurance contact as a product. Some have for concerns and other are concerned with improper application that could retain moisture and lead to wood rot.
Derek Gilboe
2024-12-17 18:24:17 +0000 UTCMy coffee black with sugar plaece
Jef Branders
2024-12-17 18:06:31 +0000 UTCGood morning sweetheart you look lovely this morning
Jef Branders
2024-12-17 18:03:10 +0000 UTCAn overall energy management audit helped me when I moved into my condo 7 years ago. It pointed out areas that were drafty and I saved almost half on my energy bill after fixing a few areas. In a previous home a I did the crawl space renovations you are talking about and it also have other benefits other the energy saving and I would recommend it.
David Holman
2024-12-17 17:03:31 +0000 UTCmy home in Georgia had that done...but it also had vents that I had to open in the Summer and close in the Winter...I personally didn't notice a difference but have heard it helps....I haven't had a frozen water line there or up here in Iowa so who knows...I will say that in Georgia the carpet was never cold and the linoleum was never warm...here in Iowa, it's all carpet...if you can afford it, an investment never hurts and you may indeed notice a difference...
John
2024-12-17 16:58:39 +0000 UTCDo it! I did it 35 years ago and cut my heat bills in half. Plus, what is your comfort worth? Now, don't get me wrong, I do love seeing those cold perky nipples but I think in your case, they are always on high beam.
JB
2024-12-17 16:55:09 +0000 UTCHaha well thank you
Memoirs of Steph
2024-12-17 15:47:35 +0000 UTCYeah :) that's our thought too
Memoirs of Steph
2024-12-17 15:47:27 +0000 UTCThat makes sense
Memoirs of Steph
2024-12-17 15:47:17 +0000 UTCHaha he's such a grumpy cat but I'm always sure to spoil him
Memoirs of Steph
2024-12-17 15:45:45 +0000 UTCNo opinion on the insulation beyond, tighter is better, but I love the photo! 🤯😸
David
2024-12-17 15:04:53 +0000 UTCIf you all are staying put for a while, then an investment into keeping your home warmer would be a good idea.
Terealius
2024-12-17 15:02:00 +0000 UTCFor me the insulation was the bigger help
Robin B.
2024-12-17 14:35:25 +0000 UTCWhy is spray foam under question do you think?
Memoirs of Steph
2024-12-17 14:05:13 +0000 UTCThanks Steve. That’s very helpful to hear. I may consider doing that
Memoirs of Steph
2024-12-17 14:04:44 +0000 UTCThank you Ray for the insight
Memoirs of Steph
2024-12-17 14:03:33 +0000 UTC☺️😍
Memoirs of Steph
2024-12-17 14:03:12 +0000 UTCAnother option…u and hubby do more spooning..😇
Steve Jones
2024-12-17 14:02:53 +0000 UTCIt is a good idea but I'd use batt insulation over foam as insurance companies are getting concerned about foam. It is good to in insulate but be sure you have a vapor barrier. Treat it like a pier and beam insulated floor. Another option is to insulate the crawlspace itself like a basement but that is only good if you also use it as an air buffer.
Derek Gilboe
2024-12-17 13:26:33 +0000 UTCRay is on point.,I agree 1000%
Steve Jones
2024-12-17 13:06:34 +0000 UTCOn first floor…typo above.,sorry
Steve Jones
2024-12-17 13:05:40 +0000 UTCGood morning…have first hand experience, had it done this year…pest company did it. I had serious moisture issues why we had it done. Not much impact on warmth. However, more warmth….i had the insulation in my attic updated with additional amounts..plus had our floors on floor updated with spray insulation. Food for thought Steve
Steve Jones
2024-12-17 13:04:56 +0000 UTCGood morning. Lot of places have the minimum insulation to pass inspection. It's a good idea to double up or get spray foam inslation to up the "R" value.
Ray
2024-12-17 13:00:20 +0000 UTCI love it
jjm
2024-12-17 12:59:07 +0000 UTC
